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IELTS reading main_idea Practice

Match each paragraph (A-D) with the correct heading from the list below.

Question type: matching headings ยท Difficulty: advanced

  1. A. The Power and Promise of Data-Driven Management
  2. B. Redefining 'Smart' with a Focus on Sustainability
  3. C. Incorporating Natural Systems as Functional Infrastructure
  4. D. Prioritising People over Technological Systems

Explanation Preview

Paragraph A introduces the topic by first defining the initial, technology-focused view of a 'smart city' and then arguing for a 'paradigm shift' towards sustainability. The text states, 'The emerging consensus asserts that for a smart city to be truly intelligent, it must be foundationally sustainable,' which directly reflects the idea of redefining the concept.

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